Golden Deer HAP40 Gyuto 180 мм

This is the highest quality Japanese gyuto knife, which is a Japanese version of European chef's knife. It is a little longer than santoku. The core is made out of Powder High Speed Steel (HSS) HAP40 which is great for holding a superior cutting edge; the core is enclosed in stainless steel to resist corrosion. The handle is made out of stabilized wood. This particular knife is designed to be versatile and can be used for a variety of tasks. It is extremely sharp out of the box and will stay this way (if used and maintained properly) for at least a half of a year of extensive use without need for additional sharpening. 

 HAP40 is Powder High-Speed Steel made by HITACHI Metals,ltd. It is a tool-grade steel made from the powdered alloy (blend featuring high levels of Vanadium, Molybdenum, Cobalt and Tungsten) tightened and hardened evenly. It is very hard and abrasion resistant yet not brittle. 

 Stabilized wood is basically a fusion of wood and plastic which gets the best characteristics of both. The wood first gets treated with special resin. The resin displaces air pockets throughout the grain structure, creating a dense, water and wear resistant wood which then gets polished to a high gloss. 

Blade material: Powder High Speed Steel HITACHI HAP40 Enclosed in Stainless Steel

Core: Powder High-Speed Steel (HITACHI HAP40)

Outside: Stainless Steel (HITACHI SUS405)

Handle: Stabilized Wood

Handle color: Dark Brown

HRC: 64-66

Total length: 300 mm

Blade length: 180 mm

Blade width: 44 mm

Blade thickness: 1.6 mm

Handle length: 120 mm

Weight: 112 g (around 7 oz with the box)

Made in: Japan